A work of Art about works of Art - Flintlocks

A work of Art about works of Art

A magnificent book of featuring hundreds of color images about the "Jaegerbuechse"

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The "Schuetzenrifle" is a class of it's own in the history of American Weapon history.

It's predecessor on the European continent is the "Jaegerbuechse". In the 18th Century it was not only made for hunting, but more than this for representation of Kings, Dukes and Lords.

Especially the German Gunsmiths produced a lot of excellent Jaegerbuechsen for the Excellences on the various more or less important courts of the Holy Roman Empire of German Nation.

This book describes the various knowledges and steps of 18th Century gunmaking.

The high quality color photos show a lot of Jaegerbuechsen in total view and details. It gives a very good impression of the state of the art and the appreciation that was given to this kind of weapon.

580 pages 865 color photos 32x24cm ISBN 3-936632-49-9 145,? USD + 8,? USD shipping german language

Publisher Web dwj.de

Further informations Jim Chambers Flintlocks, Ltd. 116 Sam's Branch Road Candler, North Carolina 28715 ph. 828/667-8361 (Mon-Fri 9 AM-5 PM) fax 828/665-0852 (anytime) E-Mail flintlocks@worldnet. Web

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